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Vatican may extend hours to pay respects

USA TODAY · 5h

Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis: Live updates

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.

Pope Francis live updates: Vatican may extend hours to pay respects due to turnout

People will be able to pay their respects to Francis through Friday. Given the large turnout of faithful wishing to pay homage to Pope Francis, the Vatican may extend the opening hours of St. Peter’s Basilica beyond the established time of midnight, the Vatican Press office said.

The Associated Press on MSN · 15m

Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis as public viewing begins

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday, the start of three days of public viewing ahead of the pontiff’s funeral.

Life and legacy of Pope Francis

Pope Francis's life in pictures

A no-frills Pope who was determined to make the Church more inclusive - here are some of the most striking images from the 88-year-old’s life and papacy. Francis was already in his seventies when he became Pope in 2013 - replacing the retiring Benedict XVI.

The Washington Post - Video on … · 7h

What is Pope Francis' legacy?

Pope Francis, 88, died April 21, the Vatican announced. No cause of death was included in the statement. In February, after a bout with bronchitis, he had been hospitalized in Rome with what Vatican officials called a “complex clinical picture” that included a diagnosis of double pneumonia.

The New York Times · 17h

What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Arrangements

Contrary to his doctors’ orders to stay essentially isolated in his Vatican residence to recover, the pope resumed a limited schedule after his release from the hospital. A day

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The pope who loved football: How Francis brought the beautiful game to the Vatican

Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to ...

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How Pope Francis’ early life in Argentina shines light on his time in the Vatican

Oscar Crespo was watching TV in his native Buenos Aires when he saw the white smoke appearing above the Sistine Chapel at the ...

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Vatican releases first pictures of Pope Francis in open coffin as funeral rites begin

The first photos of the deceased Pope Francis were published by the Vatican as funeral rites are underway. Cardinal Kevin ...

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The $6 billion Vatican Bank was beset by scandals, disastrous investments—and ties to the mafia. How Pope Francis tried to fix it

Pope Francis died on Monday, leaving behind a legacy of reform at the $6 billion Vatican Bank. Although founded to manage ...

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Pope Francis greeted JD Vance with grace even as he stood against him | Letter

So, Pope Francis, God bless him, gave Vance some chocolate Easter eggs for his kids and a theological spanking for everybody ...

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